Been there—roots are relentless little invaders. If it helps anyone else, here’s my go-to process: locate the main trouble spots with a drain camera (...

Honestly, those little screws are the worst part. Folks think it’s just “unscrew and swap,” but you’re wrestling with cramped spaces, brittle plastic,...

Yeah, PEX-AL-PEX is pretty handy stuff. I've used it a few times when standard PEX felt a bit too floppy or wasn't rated high enough for the temps I w...

Copper's great, but honestly, I'd be cautious about using PEX too close to boilers. Seen a few cases where heat caused fittings to loosen over time. M...

Good point about copper holding up better against rodents—I've seen my fair share of chewed-up PEX lines too. If you're leaning toward copper, just ma...

That's a solid tip—I've done something similar myself and it really helps. One thing I'd add is to periodically double-check those taped areas, especi...

I see your point about glow-in-the-dark markers fading, but I've had decent luck using reflective tape instead. You just slap a small piece near the v...

Citrus peels can be great, but honestly, they're a bit hit-or-miss. If you have a garbage disposal, tossing a few lemon or orange peels down there eve...

Totally with you on the vinegar trick—works wonders. Another thing I've noticed is that even durable brands can struggle if your water pressure's too ...

Rebuild kits can be great, but honestly, if your area's water is super harsh, sometimes it's just delaying the inevitable. Learned that one the hard w...